Previous applicants do not need to re-apply.
A vacancy has arisen for an enthusiastic Cardiac Rehabilitation Assistant to join our friendly Cardiac Rehabilitation department.
The role involves supporting Cardiac Nurse Specialists and Exercise Physiologists in the delivery of Cardiac Rehab. Duties include assisting during the exercise classes by demonstrating techniques, and providing support during the gym or virtual sessions. Other duties include supporting the Cardiac Nurse during pre-admission and post MI clinics. There will also be basic administration duties, telephone calls, data input, stock taking and ordering.
The post involves cross site working between Sandwell and City hospital as well as some evening work. Training will be provided to achieve competence.
To participate in the provision of Cardiac Rehabilitation exercise programmes under the supervision of a qualified Exercise Physiologist or Cardiac Rehabilitation Specialist Nurse.
You will need to have the ability to work in a busy challenging gym environment demonstrating physical exercise techniques to patients following their cardiac event.
You will also need to be physically fit in order to move and set up equipment in the gym.
Sandwell and West Birmingham NHS Trust (SWBT) is an integrated care organisation with a budget of approximately £600 million and over 7,000 staff. Diversity and social care is at the core of what we do as the Trust provides Community and Acute Services to over half a million people in an urban centre that demands massive regeneration and has substantial premature mortality.
Our new acute hospital, the Midland Metropolitan University Hospital (MMUH), opens in 2024 and will provide care to our local population from first class, purpose-built premises. As a result, the base of this role may change to MMUH from 2024 (or beyond). If this is applicable to your role, you will be informed during the recruitment process and continuing your application with this understanding. The development of the new hospital will play an important role in the regeneration of the wider area and in improving the lives of local people and reducing health inequalities.
We have three newly emerging strategic objectives:
Our People – to cultivate and sustain happy, productive and engaged staff
Our Patients – to be good or outstanding in everything we do
Our Population – to work seamlessly with our partners to improve live
Please see the attached Job description and Person Specification for further information regarding this vacancy.
